Laptops or Desktops [Archive] - MSFC

Majestic

20-07-2006, 17:48

Which do you have and which do you pefer?

I prefer Desktops, granted they are bulky and hard to move, but are so much easier to upgrade and repair.

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EAS_Intrepid

20-07-2006, 19:24

Laptops.

I have a laptop I do everything on and I can take it everywhere, where I can install the plug of it.
Mine is fairly old now (from late 2000) and I still can run some nice games.

Today I am looking forward to a LAN game of "Dangerous Waters" Naval Warfare Sim. Without the laptop being portable, that would not be possible for me.

Disadvantages: The cooler is much too small, the laptop runs hot fast and since it is an older model it also has a battery that runs out quickly.
And repair and upgrades are very expensive, though not futile.

Jamie_to_cute

21-07-2006, 07:04

:p I prefer desk tops as well so I dont move around as much while I am into a game

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EAS_Intrepid

24-07-2006, 11:04

Well, if you give me the F-22 Raptor board computer (with an output of 2 Cray-Supercomputers!) I would take a desktop, too.

Cylon

31-07-2006, 07:42

can u use a laptop in a car for long jorneys or will it be damaged somehow

EAS_Intrepid

31-07-2006, 08:03

Depends on how good the driver is :) .

If the car runs smooth on the road, then there shouldn't be any problem. I already had my laptop in an airplane...

Majestic

31-07-2006, 11:00

Looks like Jess and Intrepid are out voted. :help: :lol2:

TM150

31-07-2006, 12:43

Desktops always!
BTW I probably can upgrade my PC soon!
New Video Card and RAM (first)

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Jasoneagle

15-11-2006, 10:28

can u use a laptop in a car for long jorneys or will it be damaged somehow
Yes you can newer laptops are made with anti-shock features.

But me I prefer the Desktops it is easier to work on them and I can fix just about any problem that comes up with them myself. And when new tech comes out I just go out and Buy it and Install it on the Desktop, Laptops are just about set in what can be upgraded.

Lord_Trekie

15-11-2006, 16:31

I too prefer desktops, and will be building a new one in the next two months. I also want to get a really cheap notebook, so I can do my in-school work in-school.

Syf

15-11-2006, 17:03

I myself prefer the good 'ol Desktop/Tower. I can always upgrade my PC for very little. As to a laptop, you have to replace the whole thing. ALso, Desktops are always more powerful that Laptops.

Actually, I prefer my PDA (PocketPC) over a laptop. It's smaller, fits in my pocket.:roll: